What a strange winter we've had in southern New England! I cannot recall another one quite like it.

Once the dowser has chosen at least one tool in each class of instrumentation, (L-rods, Y-rods, pendulums, bobbers/other), it's time to get down to the busi-ness of dowsing, but it's best not to get overly excited.

Choosing a dowsing instrument used to be an easy task. Our forefathers used whatever was near at hand — a forked tree branch, a pole, staff, or a weight suspended from a string or chain, served perfectly well.

Every experienced dowser knows that our skill is multi-faceted, involving several critical aspects for its proper functioning, which this column has previously addressed in orderly stages as best as possible.

The first column in this series was a general overview for people who have just discovered dowsing and decided to take a further look, highlighting the importance of subduing the ego and starting at the beginning.

For those new to dowsing, it is strongly recommended that you learn to temper your initial enthusiasm.

Many of the articles appearing in The American Dowser are directed toward members who are already experienced in the art of dowsing.

Mama, Madre, Maji, Mutter. Known by so many names all over the planet her heart name is the first utterance of all of humanity.

The '12 Lunar Calendar is a wonderful tribute to the Mother of Nature and to the first calendar makers, women.

We've taken our planet to the limit, physically and economically. To those who say it's simply too late to save the world from collapse, sustainability expert Paul Gilding offers The Great Disruption.

At this time in your reality, the evolutionary energies are very active.

More than one contemporary writer describes living in this era — the magic, much prophesied dawning of the golden Age of Aquarius — like winning the lottery.

In the tale of the birth of Jesus, three wise men follow a star to Bethlehem. By studying patterns in the cosmos, they anticipated the beginning of a new era in the Age of Pisces, heralded by the birth of Christ.

Much has been written about the times we are living through, a period that signals the end of one era and the beginning of another, according to many spiritual teachers.

Fifteen years had passed since my auspicious crop circle experience — a formation that, despite my repeated searching and inquiries...

Sandy Alemian doesn't want to go it alone, and she knows she doesn't have to. After years of only talking "to" God...

Undergoing the surgical operation of a hysterectomy is a profound event in any woman's life. For Mary Grace...

How do you build a love foundation from within? Love for No Reason is a 7-step guidebook packed with tools to create a vibrant...

I was in an abusive relationship for over a decade. It wasn't until recently that I have come to terms with the abuse and have been able to speak out about it. I hope that my coming clean will inspire others to do so, and give others the strength to leave their own abusive relationships.

Holistic magazine publisher Carol Bedrosian follows the golden glow of beacons from those who've mastered the art of open-hearted living.

"Love is where you are not." It would bomb as a pick-up line, but it's a concept of love worth pondering. They are the words of Jiddu Krishnamurti, a renowned spiritual teacher who travelled the world in the twentieth century extolling the merits of self-inquiry.

First, a quick quiz (just one question, actually!) Where did the concept of The Law of Attraction, an idea that promises "that which is like unto itself is drawn" come from? If you answered that it's been around for a long time in one form or another, you're right.

Love is a state that possesses every fiber of our being. When in love, we think only of our beloved. Many people who describe this state of love will say that they are not interested in sleeping or eating. They see their beloved's face everywhere.

Susan Kahn was 34 when she realized she wasn't getting the results she wanted in her dating life. She wanted to be successful at finding her soul mate.